UPDATE: Security Camera Footage Of Sex Assault Suspect Released

A sexual assault alert has been issued after a weekend incident in an apartment building in the Parliament and Howard Streets area.

At 10:30 p.m. Saturday, a woman was approached by a man in an elevator, who pointed a gun at her and told her to get out.

The 52 year old was forced into a stairwell where it’s alleged she was attacked.

The suspect has been described as black, 20-25 years of age, 5’9″ with a medium build. He was wearing black jeans, a grey hoodie, grey vest, dark touque, tan shoes and he was carrying a red backpack.

Police have released security camera footage of the suspect, available to view below and are asking anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).